This Permit is required for accessing EBMUD trails that are open to the public.
Students or individuals wishing to conduct research within the East Bay Regional Park District can apply for a Research Permit.
In accordance with the District’s commitment to being a pollinator-friendly park system, the Apiary permit is for individuals who wish to use park district land for beekeeping activities.
All day camps (for-profit, non-profit, and pubic agency) must have a permit in order to operate in the East Bay Regional Park District. The Summer Day Camp Operator Permit is offered for programs starting and ending between June 1 and August 31.
Contractors or neighbors who want access to cross District land to get to private property for a short period of time (one day to one week) may apply for a Good Neighbor Access Permit.
In November 2005, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors approved a policy to allow the scattering of cremated remains in the Regional Parks. The guidelines are intended to ensure that the scattering complies with all State of California Health and Safety codes.
22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 | (510) 544-3073 | Located in Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, swimming in the chlorinated swim lagoon is a main attraction from the end of May through September. There is a bathhouse with shower, vending machines, a sandy beach and large lawn areas. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty.
1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(510) 544-3085
Located in Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, the Castle Rock pool complex features a 30 feet by 70 feet chlorinated swimming pool and deck areas. In addition, the complex is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the bathhouse and an accessible lift into the pool. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty.
The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 campsites including 21 RV sites with full hookups, 124 drive-up tent campsites, 5 cabins, and equestrian camping.
Located within Coyote Hills Regional Park and next to the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay in Fremont, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is the Park District’s first full-service campground, complete with 63 campsites, a camp store, an amphitheater, a playground, Wi-Fi, and picnic areas.